The Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation au Quebec (MAPAQ) has hit a handful of Montreal fast food restaurants with hefty health inspection fines. The MAPAQ determined many of the restaurants were not operating following its health and safety standards, many of which were fined for improper food temperatures and storage, premise cleanliness and staff hygiene issues.
I do indeed remember when the official motto of the province of Quebec was La Belle Province. The slogan made sense. But the motto that has replaced it, that has
Whether you prefer biting into a fatty or a lean sandwich, skipping the pickle or asking for extra, getting it with a side of 'slaw or nah there's no denying that Montreal smoked meat is an iconic dish.
Downtown Montreal has already lost a number of iconic businesses this year, from a famed student bar to a historic music store. Now, it seems a popular late-night food joint has joined the ranks.